Press Release: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Salvation Army
Angel Tree Program provides joy for local children and families in need
Lexington, NC (November 1st, 2023)— This year The Salvation Army of Davidson County has committed to providing gifts to almost 300 families. The Angel Tree Program provides new clothing and toys for children of families in need through the support of community donors.
Found in local companies and corporations, Angel Trees are decorated with numbered paper angel tags with the first name, age, and gender of a child. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags. For people who would like to sponsor (adopt) an angel, Angel Trees will be around the community from November 1st through November 30th at 13 different locations throughout Davidson County; First National Bank, Home Trust Bank, Lexington Public
Library, APEX Chiropractic, Lexington Souvonier Shoppe, The Lamp Post Florist, North Davidson Public Library, West Davidson Public Library, FUEL Tyro, Thomasville Public Library, BL Makers Market Thomasville, Natures Cottage Thomasville and Vision Dance and Cheer Thomasville. For Angel Tree site details and to sponsor angels online you can visit www.salvationarmydavidsoncounty.org.
“This is so much greater than the Salvation Army; Christmas brings our entire community together,” said Major Whitney Morton of The Salvation Army of Davidson County. “Every donated toy brings so much joy to children and their families across the area. We are blessed to be part of a community that is willing to share that kind of joy with others.”
The Salvation Army of Davidson County is also looking for volunteers—individual and groups—to bring joy to children this Christmas season through the Angel Tree program at their Distribution Center. Opportunities range from sorting toys at the Angel Tree Center to assisting in the Angel Tree adoption process. Volunteer opportunities are November 20th to December 20th . Businesses and community organizations that would like to adopt angels or volunteer at the Christmas distribution center can contact Laura Goins at 336-481-7324 ext. 3 or laura.goins@uss.salvationarmy.org.
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About The Salvation Army Since 1865, The Salvation Army has preached the gospel of Jesus Christ and worked to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. Today, The Salvation Army serves in every state in the United States and more than 130 countries throughout the world. The Salvation Army has many programs that address social concerns in our community, which include utility and rent assistance, nutrition services, Christmas assistance, worship, disaster relief, and youth programming. For more information visit salvationarmycarolinas.org.
